Hi-tech
Israel ranks third worldwide in AI commercialization as economy grows 3.2% ahead of Rosh Hashanah
The government's annual report ahead of Rosh Hashanah revealed that Israel ranks among the world's leaders in AI implementation, development, and research.
Anthropic cancels $6B acquisition of Israeli AI start-up Decart following due diligence
Bill Gates plans to press Xi Jinping on global AI safety and restrictions
China's Moonshot AI negotiates Microsoft, Amazon, Google over Kimi K3 revenue sharing - report
Acronis pushes AI beyond recommendations with new autonomous IT platform
Software vendors are now trying to move beyond the recommendation model. Rather than telling IT teams what should happen, the next generation of AI is beginning to carry out parts of the work itself.
SanDisk lays off Israeli staff, transfers jobs to India despite record stock surge and AI boom
Dozens of employees out of the 700-strong workforce at SanDisk's development center in Kfar Sava were laid off last week.
Israel's new philanthropists are not writing checks, but managing capital - interview
A new generation of entrepreneurs is changing everything we thought we knew about philanthropy. Maya Natan Mozer, CEO and founder of Keshet, explains how the world of philanthropy is changing.
The tech industry no longer provides a safety net: Workers are looking for one elsewhere - opinion
If there is one conclusion to draw from the past year, it is that flexible work is no longer a niche solution for students or merely a way to supplement income.
Israel is entering a new tech growth cycle – and needs the best people here - opinion
The bigger story is that Israel’s technology sector is entering a new growth cycle – one that needs its most experienced people back at the center of the action, while inviting outstanding talent...
Some 9,500 employees laid off from Israeli hi-tech firms in first half of 2026, consultant says
Career consultant Hayut Yogev estimates that 65% of laid-off employees will seek another hi-tech position, while senior executives could take up to a year to find work.
Israel built a binational healthcare system but never learned how to manage it - opinion
The war exposed growing tensions in Israel’s healthcare system and the need for a new approach to managing shared workplaces.
One in three startups at Google’s cybersecurity forum are Israeli, organizers announce
Of the 33 startups selected for Google’s top cybersecurity program, 11 are either founded in Israel or led by Israeli entrepreneurs.
Israeli AI cyber startup Glow launches with $180m funding at $1.2b valuation
Founded by veterans of Meta, Snowflake and Claroty, Glow says its AI agents continuously map workplace devices, remove risky software, and enforce security policies.
Israeli exports hit all-time high of $169B despite boycotts
Official Economy Ministry figures show Israeli exports reached a record $169 billion over the past year, surpassing both forecasts and the previous record set in 2022.
